Jadakudar - Lathikata, Sundargarh

Jadakudar is a village situated in the Lathikata tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Brahmani Tarang and around 130 km from Sundargarh. Jadakudar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jadakudar is 384587. The village covers a total geographical area of 503 hectares and falls under the 770037 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Jadakudar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajgangpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jadakudar

According to the 2011 Census, Jadakudar village had a total population of 1,332 people, including 665 males and 667 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.15%, with male literacy at 89.93% and female literacy at 72.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,214.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jadakudar

Jadakudar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jadakudar

Jadakudar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lathikata, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Jadakudar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Jadakudar is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jadakudar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jadakudar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jadakudar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jadakudar village are given below:

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